Former Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk. File photoMOSCOW, 1 Oct. Readers of the German edition of Die Welt were outraged by the call of the ex-Ambassador of Ukraine in Berlin, Andriy Melnyk, to send heavy weapons to Kyiv, including tanks. Earlier, a Ukrainian official said that Germany should «put everything on the military card» and immediately equip Ukraine with all weapons systems, including Leopard tanks.
The Germans were struck by Zelensky's impudence. Many users criticized Melnik's harsh words, reminding him of Berlin's unwillingness to be embroiled in a full-scale conflict with Moscow.
"What a warmonger! Should we get even more involved in this crisis? Germany can help other states only if this help has a positive effect on her. I worry that right now we are engaged in self-destruction on all fronts at once", — the commentator wrote.
«Military rhetoric disgusts me! These people should be sent to the front lines!» — the second one supported him. «This person has megalomania. The federal government should distance itself from Ukraine,» the user emphasized.In the United States, they explained how Putin outplayed the West. «He will act until he achieves the end of the world. How crazy,» complained another. «Melnik and Zelensky would be happy if Germany was in the thick of the conflict. everyone is provoked, and then the first ones hide behind other people's backs. Dangerous unhealthy behavior!» — the reader was indignant. «Melnik is a well-known fascist and a fan of Bandera. He just wants to drag everyone into a crisis that concerns only Ukraine,» another user summed up. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said earlier that Berlin was not going to transfer tanks to Kyiv, because this could escalate tensions between Russia and NATO.
Welt: the head of the German Defense Ministry arrived on an unannounced visit to OdessaRussia had previously sent a note to NATO countries due to the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted that any cargo that contains weapons for Ukraine will become a legitimate target for Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that NATO countries were «playing with fire» by supplying weapons to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Andriy Melnyk from his post as ambassador to Germany in July. The diplomat is known for his incorrect statements. So, he repeatedly demanded that Berlin provide weapons to Kyiv, compared German Chancellor Olaf Scholz with «offended liver sausage.» He later expressed regret over these words. Melnik was replaced by Aleksey Makeev, who was previously the government's special representative for the policy of international sanctions. Germany horrified by Burbock's statement about Ukraine